Caramaurel is a lovely country house with a colonial feel near the little village of Abbas, not far from the beautiful medieval town of Rodez, the regional capital of the Aveyron. It has a lovely ambience and plenty of room for an extended family of up to 8, or a quiete …see more

Au Riverain is a lovely, extremely comfortable house offering luxury accommodation for 6 guests. The house, gardens and private heated pool have panoramic views over the Lot river and valleys below and Au Riverain is only a short walk from the pretty village of Vieillev …see more

Newly refurbished, bright and comfortable detached house with private garden, 5 minutes walk from the centre of the village of Naucelle, which offers all the necessary amenities. On the ground floor is a spacious and very bright dining & living room giving onto a balco …see more

“Charming cottage in an idyllic location.”

Reviewed 22 Oct 2014

Excellent value. The direction to the cottage was very clear and helpful.
The cottage is located in a beautiful, forested area with many opportunities for walks.
All amenities were provided and made… More

“Excellent”

Reviewed 16 Oct 2014

Stunning area, beautiful gite and grounds. Owners are so kind, helpful and ready to give you advice on the area, if you need it, but they are also very discreet so you are left in privacy. They were… More

“Excellent”

Reviewed 13 Aug 2014

Excellent cottage, very well equipped and presented. Would stay there again.
Location is very good and we particularly enjoyed the balcony were we could sit in the early morning and evening.
The su… More

“A beautiful property in a stunning country setting” La Maisonnette was found to be an extremely well-appointed property. Both stylish and very comfortable it has old country charm combined with the best of up to date conveniences such as good heating
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“Most magically magnificent spot. A hidden gem”

Reviewed 11 Jan 2015

We were absolutely blown away at the beauty of this cottage and the area and town. What a magical oasis they have created. The hosts are endlessly helpful and thoughtful. The cottage truly is like so… More

“Beautifully presented cottages”

Reviewed 28 Oct 2014

A most delightful stay. Lovely countryside. The cottage was beautifully restored, tastefully decorated. The hosts most helpful. I would heartily recommend these cottages to any family who wants to … More

“Peace quiet tranquility”

Reviewed 26 Sep 2014

Lovely cottage. Exactly as per online detail. Entraguyues area so lovely, and only a short drive into town. Lovely pool area. Hampers on arrival an absolute godsend! Will return if able in short orde… More

With 30 5* reviews on TripAdvisor, the lovely Pont Jalbert is set in three acres of lush countryside close to Najac.
The house is spacious and very comfortable.
Full Gymnasium
Enclosed pool with easy entry steps (roman style)
4 very large bedrooms, three with double …see more

“Wonderful villa, wonderful views” We have just spent an idyllic fortnight at La Belle Vue, enjoying all this beautiful villa and its surroundings has to offer. We had a terrific time, and would like to thank Penny and Tina for excellent service befor
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“Gite delight in the heart of France” Le Combal is a perfect gite for a large family holiday, well placed on the edge of a small village with an excellent restaurant. The pool is one of the best we have encountered over many years with magnificent view
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“peaceful retreat in glorious countryside” On arrival our gite was lovely and clean and beautifully presented. There were many thoughtful touches, including a welcoming bottle of wine and beautiful biscuits. We had fantastic weather and enjoyed relaxin
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“Fantastic rural France”

Reviewed 16 Sep 2013

We stayed at Lynne and Garys Gite in early September and had a fantastic time. The Gite was fantastic, situated in a beautiful rural location and was really what we were all looking for. When you ho… More

“A haven of tranquility in rural France”

Reviewed 1 Jul 2013

From our first contact Lynne and Gary were most welcoming, they have given a great deal of thought to the needs of their guests staying at the gite and have provided excellently; wonderful range of ki… More

“For the first time in 35 years we did not want to go home”

Reviewed 9 Jun 2013

Beautiful gite in a lovely location. Attentive but discrete owners. Fantastic views. Loads of history and outdoor activities. Good place to sample a wide range of really good food from Michelin sta… More

La Maison du Gallois is situated on the top of a hill between Nauviale and Plateau d'Hymes, with comfortable accommodation for up to 4 people. Visitors will love the newly built swimming pool, with amazing views over about 100km to the mountains of the Aubrac. …see more

Two child-friendly gites near Najac on 8 acres of land with fenced & heated swimming pool. Kids play area. Organic veggie garden. Shetland pony for grooming and riding. Wheelchair accessible. Ideal for family reunions or friends who want to holiday together but also …see more

“We really enjoyed our stay and like La Maison Rose” We know the Dourbie Valley and surrounding area very well. We returned to the area in June and stayed in Cantobre. Although the cottage we rented was adequate it had a lot of limitations.
We decide
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La Ramonette is a charmingly renovated 250 year old stone cottage with traditional lauze roof tiles, particular to the area. Perched on the slopes of the ancient Le Fel vineyards in spectacular fashion, with panoramic views over the River Lot and surrounding valley, the …see more

Idyllically situated a short drive from Monpazier, one of “the most beautiful villages in all of France”
La Vignasse is a sympathetically restored ancient farmhouse in the countryside between the famous medieval bastide towns of Belves and Monpazier.
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“A most peaceful retreat” I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here with my 2 children, albeit basic facilities it had everthing we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay after a busy day exploring the area. Shops and good resturants within easy reach and
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“What a beautiful place” My husband and I returned well rested and happy after spending a wonderful week with our 2 boys at Les Fontaines cottage. It is small and quaint, spotlessly clean with all mod cons required for a self-catering cottage. Defin
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“This is the place”

Reviewed 6 Jul 2013

If you want a quiet holiday in north Midi-Pyrenees, this is the place to come! We stayed on a B & B basis, but enjoyed it so much we intend returning next year to stay in the cottage. Les Fontaines is… More

“just as good second time around”

Reviewed 20 Jun 2013

This was our second time of visiting Les Fontaines and we again had a superb holiday.Andrea and Steve welcomed us with a blazing log fire as the weather was cool but it soon warmed up and we made goo… More

“A lovely property set in a beautiful area to explore at your leisure.”

Reviewed 26 Jul 2012

We were made very welcome by our hosts Steve & Andrea. They made suggestions of the best places to visit & always had time to have a friendly chat.
The cottage was delightful with everything you need… More

“What a fab house and brilliant holiday” We were four adults and four children (ages 8 to 17). We have had family holidays in France many times in but this was something different. The area is full of beautiful countryside, history and culture. The lo
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“A Holiday within a Holiday”

Reviewed 20 Aug 2016

Living in Australia and planning an extended visit in the Aveyron area, when you book your accommodation even though the photographs and description of the property sound wonderful, you are still anxi… More

John and Maureen, thanks for summing up your experience in south west France. We are so pleased that you have had such a great time, you are welcome back anytime. Peter.

“Tranquility and beauty in the French countryside”

Reviewed 8 Aug 2013

After driving through beautiful countryside you arrive at the villa set in rolling hills, fields and forest. The stone villa is very spacious and comfortable. It's well equipped, satellite tv, dvd and… More

“A delightful cottage in a stunning location”

Reviewed 5 Aug 2013

We had a wonderful stay in this lovely, modern, clean and sunny cottage. Everything was perfect when we arrived and the welcome pack was greatly appreciated. My family really enjoyed the beautiful loc… More

La Belle Maison is situated in a very quiet side street on the outskirts of the village. It is a pleasant short stroll into the centre of the town where you will find all the elements of typical French village life and all the accoutrements of the French experience. …see more

“Visited France many times but this gite and location was the best yet in over 30 years” Great location for visiting and exploring the Averyon area of France. In close proximity are 10 of France's best villages.Easy access to markets and supermarkets.
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“Perfect place from which to explore the glorious countryside of the Aveyron”

Reviewed 8 Aug 2014

Great home base from which to explore the glorious countryside & rich history of the magical Aveyron. Cosy, charming, clean & comfortable - you can focus on fun because Lynne & Gary have you covered. … More

“Superb Gite in Stunning Location”

Reviewed 19 Jun 2013

A perfect holiday from beginning to end.
We arrived at the gite without hiccup having followed Lynne’s excellent directions from Rodez airport. The drive was approximately 30 minutes and very st… More

“Tranquility and Splendid Location”

Reviewed 19 May 2013

If there was ever an antidote to city hustle-and-bustle, this is it! Perfect tranquility in glorious countryside, in a beautiful gite which was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and equipped with eve… More

The Aveyron is outstandingly beautiful, boasting 10 of 'Les plus beaux villages de France', all of which are steeped in history ranging from Roman occupation to the terrible One Hundred Years War to Victor de l'Aveyron, a feral boy finally captured in 17 …see more

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